Chefs for hire in Exeter
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 11%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Vocational or technical training
- 44%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Marstons Plc
Browns
Cosy Club
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Exeter: £34,536 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,191 – £43,864 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Heavitree
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementCommis Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceCookingFood HandlingCommis Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationFood ProductionCDP Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationTeachingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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Exeter
Licenses & certifications
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Exeter
Licenses & certifications
ButcheryCookingMeal PreparationFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, chef de partie and owner / chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Exeter, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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